Origin
Upper Darby, PA
Afternoon in Upper Darby on Thursday
Local time
12:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Upper Darby, PA to Cambridge Springs, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
7h 30m
Distance
398.2 mi
641 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$66
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 21m
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6 AM
7h 31m
8 AM
7h 51m
10 AM
7h 38m
12 PM
7h 36m
3 PM
7h 39m
5 PM
7h 50m
8 PM
7h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cambridge Springs, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Cambridge Springs, PA covers 398.2 miles and takes about 7h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Lansdowne Avenue, Darby Road, West Chester Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $66.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
199.1 miles from Upper Darby, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 30m. Total distance: 398.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 30m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 7h 30m drive with frequent turns across 398.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Lansdowne Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 30m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Cambridge Springs, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Lansdowne Avenue | — | — |
| Darby Road | — | — |
| West Chester Pike | — | — |
| I 476 North | — | — |
| Mid-County Expressway | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | — | — |
| I 80 | — | — |
| I 80 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Lansdowne Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Darby, PA and Cambridge Springs, PA.
1
Start on West Providence Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
West Providence Road
2
Turn left onto South Lansdowne Avenue
3.0 mi
·
8 min
·
South Lansdowne Avenue
3
Continue on Darby Road
472 ft
·
14 sec
·
Darby Road
4
Turn slight left onto West Chester Pike
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
West Chester Pike
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
6
Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
7
Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Mid-County Expressway
8
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
75 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
9
Take the exit slight right toward PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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PA 940, I 80: Hazleton, Mount Pocono
10
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Hazleton
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 80 West: Hazleton
12
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
257 mi
·
4 hr 37 min
·
Keystone Shortway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 79 North: Erie
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 79 North: Erie
14
Merge slight right
37 mi
·
39 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward PA 198: Saegertown, Conneautville
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
PA 198: Saegertown, Conneautville
16
Turn right onto PA-198
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
PA-198
17
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Route 6/Route 19
249 ft
·
4 sec
·
Route 6/Route 19
18
Exit the roundabout onto Route 6/Route 19
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 6/Route 19
19
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
20
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Army
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Grand Army of the Republic Army
21
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22
Continue on Church Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Church Street
23
Turn right onto Cussewago Street
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cussewago Street
24
Continue on River Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
River Street
25
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
26
Continue on Venango Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Venango Avenue
27
Turn right onto Church Street
276 ft
·
10 sec
·
Church Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 199.1 miles from Upper Darby, PA, or about 3h 45m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 88 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 199.1 miles or 3h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cambridge Springs, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Upper Darby, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Upper Darby, PA
This is one driving day of about 398.2 miles and 7h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 88 miles from Upper Darby, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 199.1 mi from Upper Darby, PA · 3h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
199 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 88 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 199.1 miles from Upper Darby, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cambridge Springs, PA
The final approach into Cambridge Springs, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cambridge Springs, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$66.02 one way
$132.03 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
139 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $72.30 | $144.61 |
| premium | $4.93 | $77.23 | $154.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $87.92 | $175.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$66
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 139.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $42 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 119.5 | 1 | $41.81 | $19.11 |
| Efficient EV | 99.6 | 1 | $34.84 | $15.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 159.3 | 1 | $55.75 | $25.48 |
Gas CO2
139 kg
EV CO2
47 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Cambridge Springs, PA
Afternoon in Cambridge Springs on Thursday
Local time
12:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Cuba, NY
199 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
7h 30m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Upper Darby, PA to Cambridge Springs, PA covers 398.2 miles and takes about 7h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Lansdowne Avenue, Darby Road, West Chester Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 199.1 miles from Upper Darby, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $66.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 7h 30m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Upper Darby, PA to Cambridge Springs, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Upper Darby, PA to Cambridge Springs, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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